Democracy and Rule of Law


Target


This lesson is about how democracy influences laws in our country. You will learn how laws ensure people can participate in a democracy.

Introduction


This is a modern version of a very old idea - Blind Justice. What do you think blind justice means?

Now look carefully at the image and think about the following:

  • Why is the person blind?

  • What do the scales mean?

  • What’s it got to do with justice?